Pharmacist - Halton Healthcare, Oakville, ON

AI Summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist in Oakville, ON. This role involves essential dispensary duties, including comprehensive medication order review and entry, alongside troubleshooting clinical issues within a dynamic healthcare environment. Key responsibilities include acting as a resource for pharmacy staff and providing crucial back-up coverage across various patient care units. A B.Sc. Phm and licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists are required for this vital position.

About the Opportunity

This Pharmacist opportunity at Halton Healthcare in Oakville, ON, offers a challenging and rewarding role within a progressive healthcare setting. The successful candidate will primarily focus on dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy, including meticulous medication order and profile review and entry into the Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module. This involves significant checking responsibilities and proactively troubleshooting clinical and drug distribution issues to ensure optimal patient care. Pharmacists are also expected to act as a valuable resource for Pharmacy Technicians and Students, fostering a collaborative learning environment. As staffing situations require, this position will include providing essential back-up coverage for staff on a variety of patient care units and departments. This encompasses decentralized medication order and profile review, thorough problem investigation, and critical medication reconciliation and resolution, alongside liaison responsibilities. While based in Oakville, the role will include remote coverage of other Halton Healthcare sites during nights, evenings, and weekend shifts, demonstrating a commitment to continuous patient support across the region.

Qualifications and What's Required

To excel in this Pharmacist role at Halton Healthcare, a B.Sc. Phm is absolutely required, along with current licensure or eligibility for licensure under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register. While a hospital pharmacy residency is preferred, relevant clinical experience is also required, demonstrating practical expertise in a healthcare setting. Candidates should possess strong dispensing skills and proficiency in aseptic technique. A high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail are essential, particularly when handling medication. Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills are critical for navigating the complexities of a busy pharmacy. The ability to manage multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is also required. Halton Healthcare is committed to hiring individuals who exemplify accountability, respect, and compassion, and who are deeply committed to service excellence and patient safety. Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a satisfactory employment and attendance record are also required for this vital position within our healthcare team. All new hires must also comply with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization and Vaccination Policies as a condition of employment.